Apple-pecan Muffinsapples, muffins 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 large egg 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel 2 cup green apples; coarsely 1 grated peeled (abt 2 lg) 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans 1 (about 2 ounces) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 1/2-cup muffin cups. Sift all purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon and salt into medium bowl. Combine sugar, oil, egg, lemon juice, vanilla and lemon peel in large bowl; whisk to blend. Mix in dry ingredients, then apples and pecans. Spoon 1/3 cup batter into each prepared muffin cup. Bake until tester inserted into centers comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Turn muffins out onto rack; cool slightly. Serve warm. (Makes about 12) |
